However, the Paradox morph is bred for their distinct pattern. The Tiger Stripe and Witblit are also selectively bred for their unique patterns:. The Pogona vitticeps is one of the most popular pet reptiles due to its calm and docile nature. Bearded dragon morphs have been selectively bred for over two decades with new colors, patterns, and scalations appearing each year. Unfortunately some morphs e. Albino and Silkies have many health issues so it is important to do your research before purchasing some of the rarer species.
The Green Anole is an active, color-changing lizard. Are you a pet-owner looking for your first reptile, or perhaps you are already a herpetologist looking for another lizard? Baby Bearded Dragons are a great way for first time reptile keepers to have a pet dragon. These lizards are tame, docile and easy to care for. Hi, I am trying to sort out what color of bearded dragon I have.
He has bright orange stripes down each side of spine and belly weird more dark black spots and brown pattern. Hi Kris, he might be an orange or citrus tiger, please send us an email so we can help identify him. I just entered into the bearded dragon pet family! She does her online schooling with her dragon on her shoulder. They are just a perfect friend. Can anyone help me figure out what kind of beardie I have?
He is orange, a little blue and dark brown with two orange lines going down on each side of his spine. I think I have a dragon not listed here, she was sold to me as a translucent Coral red leatherback.
I rescued my Beardies; one is female and one male. They are litter mates as well. The female is a darker color of brown. Do you now what kinds are best with handling? I am thinking of buying a Bearded Dragon in North Carolina.
Do you happen to know any breeder or a place I can get on; and if so which one is for a beginner. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Everything Reptiles is the authoritative reptile magazine used by all reptile keepers and enthusiasts as a trusted source of information.
With hundreds of educational care guides covering the health, habitat, husbandry and behaviour of lizards, snakes, turtles, and more; we are here to provide anyone keeping or studying reptiles and amphibians with expert guidance. It is not intended to constitute veterinary advice. Everything Reptiles is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon. The most common colors are tan, yellow, olive-green, and red.
About Johnathan David Articles. He has been a reptile hobbyist since childhood and after years in herpetoculture he has cared for many Geckos and Frogs. May 18, Johnathan David. March 27, Johnathan David. September 21, Johnathan David. My baby is a beautiful orange colour leatherback she keeps getting brighter.
The Genetic Stripe is a dominant mutation. It causes clear racing stripes on each side of the spine. It might be difficult afterward, too. There are few purebred Giants around anymore: they tend to lay record-setting clutches more than 50 eggs at once! The name is a little misleading. This is a recessive morph that removes most of the color and pattern of a beardie. Breeding a zero with a witblits produced the wero. This is the newest morph in the dragon breeding community.
When fully grown, they look like they were splashed with bright paint , creating speckles and blotches of color strewn randomly across their bodies. Unlike the other traits described here, there appears to be no associated gene — it is an anomaly.
Albino bearded dragons lack melanin completely. They have white scales and pink or red eyes. The lack of melanin leaves these beardies requiring some special care since they are more sensitive to necessary ultraviolet light. These have often been selectively bred for over many generations, as opposed to the one or two generations required to prove out a morph.
However, NONE of these 8 species display the traits common among domestic varieties — the bright colors, patterns, and peculiar anatomy that singles out a household dragon. The most commonly kept species in captivity, and what most morphs originated from, is the Central beardie Pogona vitticeps. Recently, breeders have worked on crossing common captive morphs of the Central bearded dragon with the Eastern bearded dragon Pogona barbata.
Some bearded dragon morphs have related health issues or considerations. This is important to learn about before you bring your pet dragon home, so you can be sure to purchase the proper supplies to mitigate these problems.
The selectively-bred, high-color varieties of bearded dragons are possibly the most healthy choice. Genetic variation makes for healthy and robust lizards. As discussed previously, albino bearded dragons require special consideration in terms of UVB lighting. Also, consider limiting the light exposure to only one half of the length of the enclosure. In addition to their special UV bulb requirements, they often need special creams to assist with shedding. Female silkies are also notorious for being seriously injured during mating.
Silkback bearded dragons are so controversial that some reptile hobbyists even believe that breeding for them should be banned entirely!
If the pet you want is unique and unusual — something outside of the norm — a bearded dragon might be for you.
Though possessed of docile tempers, they are active and engaging. A healthy beardie will display curiosity in its environment. Unlike snakes, or, say, turtles, beardies do form emotional bonds. They become attached to those who treat them well: many enjoy physical affection and can be fed by hand or even cuddled. To anyone who can provide the right resources, a bearded dragon is the perfect hypoallergenic starter pet. They have a chameleon-like color which can blend to the environment, and has a brighter display of interacting with other dragons.
The western beardie grows to a mere 15 inches, making it a bit smaller than its cousins, but still not deserving of the name P. Living in the arid woodland regions of Australia, the Pogona Vittikins is a climber, and is the most commonly seen pogona as both a pet and in the wild. This lizard is approximately 24 inches long, with its tail accounting for more than half of its body. They have bigger heads and beards, and will live up to 10 years.
Pogona Vittikins are normally brown in color. However, breeding has created a variety of color options. This specie is very similar to Pogona mitchelli and are found in a wide variety of habitats including forests and desert. The dwarf dragon is easy to set apart from other species because of its short limbs. It is believed that different species of Pogona do not interact with one another while in the wild, but it has been reported in parts of inland Eastern Australia, that both P.
Within these areas however, each species seems to stay within their particular habitat without any overlap. This is just one of many areas of the bearded dragons natural characteristics that is in need of further research and understanding. Out of the eight species, the P. Vitticeps is the most popularly kept as pets, with the P.
You may also come across a hybrid beardie known as a Vittikin Dragon. Unfortunately, these restrictions also put a damper on the research into understanding more about these fascinating lizards. Scientists are prevented from collecting species for study, or from publishing any of their findings due to fear of repercussions. No dragons have been legally exported for the last several years, meaning the majority of beardies found today are captive bred.
This population is mostly credited to exportation of the German stock, and the rest are most likely descendents from those illegally smuggled years prior. While captive breeding helps to increase overall health and minimizes birth defects, parasites and population issues, the gene pool is becoming increasingly smaller. Inbreeding is leading to a decrease in the full size and genetic health of these creatures.
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